Construction suspender system

ABSTRACT

A construction suspender system; the construction suspender system includes a length-adjustable suspender garment having a body having a first-length adjustable front strap, a second-length adjustable front strap, a back panel, a first-rear strap having a first-rear-fastener, a second-rear strap having a second-rear-fastener, and a phone holding pouch. The suspender garment includes a flexible solar panel for powering and battery charging of personal electronics such as smartphones, which can be stored by and accessed from the suspender garment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to the field of garments of existing art and more specifically relates to suspenders.

RELATED ART

Construction workers do not have a safe place to store their phone on them, that will allow easy access, or a way to keep the phone charged when they are actively working. Often, throughout the course of a day the battery of the phone, tablet or other e-device will die and need to be charged. However, a construction worker, such as a roofer, usually doesn't have access to power right at their immediate location. This causes them to have to pause their work, which is detrimental to productivity, and go look for a power source. However, most likely the power source is out of sight which puts their phone at risk of theft and/or damage when they go back to work. A suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pat. No. 9,264,791 to Ari W. Polivy relates to a portable audio speaker system that attaches to clothing or other structures via magnet. The described portable audio speaker system that attaches to clothing or other structures via magnet includes a portable audio speaker system which includes at least one speaker/housing assembly, each speaker/housing assembly including a speaker disposed inside of a housing, wherein the housing includes at least one of a magnet or a metal plate allowing the speaker/housing assembly to be attached to an item magnetically. The portable audio speaker system may include wired or wireless communication connection to the speaker/housing assembly, such as from a portable music player or other audio source.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known suspenders art, the present disclosure provides a novel construction suspender system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a construction suspender system.

A construction suspender system is disclosed herein. The construction suspender system includes a suspender garment comprising a body having a first-length adjustable front strap, a second-length adjustable front strap, a back panel, a first-rear strap having a first-rear-fastener, a second-rear strap having a second-rear-fastener, and a phone holding pouch. The first-length adjustable front strap includes a first-fastener and a first-headphone pouch. The second-length adjustable front strap includes a second-fastener and a second-headphone pouch. The suspender garment further includes a chest strap. The first-fastener, second-fastener, first-rear-fastener, and second-rear-fastener each comprise a releasable fastener such as a spring-loaded clip. Each spring-loaded clip is positioned at an end-portion of a respective strap of the suspender garment. In a preferred embodiment, the back panel comprises a solar panel power source in communication with a charging cable configured to deliver power to at least one electronic device hosted within the phone holding pouch. The phone holding pouch provides storage for the at least one electronic device.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a construction suspender system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the construction suspender system, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the construction suspender system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a solar panel power source of the construction suspender system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the construction suspender system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the construction suspender system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a phone holding pouch of the construction suspender system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the phone holding pouch of the construction suspender system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the construction suspender system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to suspenders and more particularly to a construction suspender system as used to improve the usability of personal electronics for occupational fields that lack accessibility to recharging options and improve convenience in use of personal electronics.

Generally, the construction suspender system includes a length-adjustable suspender garment having a flexible solar panel for powering and battery charging of personal electronics such as smartphones, which can be stored by and accessed from the suspender garment. The suspender garment includes an integrated weather-resistant solar panel, in-ear headphones, functional pouches for the headphones, a functional phone-holding pouch, an electronic-device charging cable and Bluetooth® (or similar) technology. The solar panel and charging cable provide continuous renewable energy for charging the electronic device being used with the suspender garment. The solar panel is flexible and weather resistant. As construction workers typically work outside the solar panel will regularly be exposed to sun light. The construction suspender system may feature various devices for attachment to a tool belt or pants, such as but not limited to various clips, buttons, and clamps.

The construction suspender system can be made with or without Bluetooth® capabilities. The in-ear headphones of the construction suspender system can be on retractable cords or loose cords. In variations with loose cords, the construction suspender system may or may not feature storage pouches for said loose cords on its front straps. The construction suspender system may also be made in variations that include no in-ear headphones.

The construction suspender system can be made to accommodate various sized electronic devices, to include but not limited to smartphones and tablets. In variations that accommodate tablets the construction suspender system may include a water-resistant pouch for storage of the tablet and may feature a clear front panel. The construction suspender system may be made in multiple sizes, and can be made of various applicable materials. The construction suspender system can be made in X-back, Y-back, and H-back styles of construction suspenders. The construction suspender system may also be made in variations that include a closed back of various sizes, and to accommodate multiple solar panels on this closed back. In such latter variation, the closed back may be made of various applicable materials.

The construction suspender system may be worn by a user, who may then insert his or her smartphone into the phone holding pouch. Should the user wish to use a music program of the smartphone, he or she can apply the in-ear headphones, and the Bluetooth® function of the device will allow wireless transmission of the music from the smartphone to the headphones. These in-ear headphones can also be used for telephone calls from the smartphone. Despite its regular battery drain from this use, as well as use in sending and viewing messages and documents, the smartphone can be recharged by connection of the charging cable that runs from the solar panel power source and into the phone holding pouch.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-8, various views of a construction suspender system 100.

FIG. 1 shows a construction suspender system 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the construction suspender system 100 may include a suspender garment 110 including a body 111 having a first-length adjustable front strap 112, a second-length adjustable front strap 120, a back panel, a first-rear strap 136 having a first-rear-fastener 138, a second-rear strap 140 having a second-rear-fastener 142, and a phone holding pouch 146. The first-length adjustable front strap 112 includes a first-fastener 114 and a first-headphone pouch 116. The second-length adjustable front strap 120 includes a second-fastener 122 and a second-headphone pouch 124. The suspender garment 110 further includes a chest strap 168. The first-fastener 114, second-fastener 122, first-rear-fastener 138, and second-rear-fastener 142 each comprise a releasable fastener such as but not limited to a spring-loaded clip. Each spring-loaded clip is positioned at an end-portion of a respective strap of the suspender garment 110. In a preferred embodiment, the back panel 128 comprises a solar panel power source 130 in communication with a charging cable 132 configured to deliver power to at least one electronic device 10. The phone holding pouch 146 provides storage for the at least one electronic device 10.

FIGS. 2-3 show the construction suspender system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the construction suspender system 100 may include the solar panel power source 130 in communication with a charging cable 132 configured to deliver continuous renewable energy to charge at least one electronic device 10. In a preferred embodiment, the solar panel power source 130 is positioned on an exterior surface 126 of the back panel 128. In other versions, the construction suspender system 100 may feature solar panels on various areas. The solar panel power source 130 comprises a flexible solar panel having a waterproof coating 170. The flexible solar panel measures approximately eight inches in length by six inches in width in a preferred version. The construction suspender system may include direct wiring from the solar panel power source 130 to the phone holding pouch 146, ending in a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, to allow direct connection for recharging of a smartphone. In such variations, the wiring may be loose or may be contained in the suspender garment 110. In yet another embodiment, the phone holding pouch 146 of the construction suspender system may feature an insulated induction coil to allow wireless inductive charging of at least one electronic device 10.

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the construction suspender system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The suspender garment 110 comprises a cushioned, wicking material 129 along an inner surface 127 of the back panel 128. The chest strap 168 is length adjustable and includes a buckle type fastener or other suitable fastening means. As further illustrated in FIG. 5, the first-headphone pouch 116 and the second-headphone pouch 124 each comprise a resealable flap 117. The resealable flap 117 may include VELCRO® (hook and loop) or other suitable coupling means for sealing the first-headphone pouch 116 and the second-headphone pouch 124. The first-headphone pouch 116 and the second-headphone pouch 124 are effectively waterproof and are each configured to host a headphone 160. The headphones 160 comprise in-ear headphones and may be withdrawn from the first-headphone pouch 116 and the second-headphone pouch 124 respectively. The suspender garment 110 includes wireless connection capabilities. The in-ear headphones are in wireless communication with the at least one electronic device 10 allowing audio to be broadcasted from the at least one electronic device 10. The wireless connection capabilities of the construction suspender system allows the in-ear headphones to receive wireless input from a smartphone or other device. The first-headphone pouch 116 and the second-headphone pouch 124 each comprise a spring-loaded coil 125 configured to host a cable portion 162 of each of the in-ear headphones.

FIGS. 6-7 are perspective views of the phone holding pouch 146 of the construction suspender system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The phone holding pouch 146 comprises an aperture 147. The aperture 147 receives a user-accessible end of the charging cable 132 configured to deliver power to the at least one electronic device 10. The charging cable 132 is retractable. As shown, the phone holding pouch 146 comprises a pouch-flap 148 including a fastener 149 such as but not limited to mating hook-and-loop fastener strips. The pouch-flap 148 of the phone holding pouch 146 of the construction suspender system prevents accidental loss of, fall of, and damage to devices hosted within the phone holding pouch 146.

FIG. 8 shows a construction suspender system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the construction suspender system 100 may be beneficial for use by a user 40 to store and charge at least one electronic device 10. In a most preferred embodiment, suspender garment 110 is preferably made of waterproof woven nylon. The first-length adjustable front strap 112, the second-length adjustable front strap 120, the first-rear strap 136, and the second-rear strap 140 comprise a width of approximately two-inches. The phone holding pouch 146 may be sewn upon either the first-length adjustable front strap 112 or the second-length adjustable front strap 120. The phone holding pouch 146 may be approximately six inches in length by four inches in width. The construction suspender system may be provided with an accompanying tool belt.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. 

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A construction suspender system, the construction suspender system comprising: a suspender garment including, a body having, a first-length adjustable front strap having a first-fastener, a first-headphone pouch, a second-length adjustable front strap having a second-fastener, a second-headphone pouch, a back panel, and a solar panel power source in communication with a charging cable configured to deliver power to at least one electronic device, a first-rear strap having a first-rear-fastener, a second-rear strap having a second-rear-fastener, and a phone holding pouch for storage of said at least one electronic device.
 2. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said suspender garment comprises a cushioned, wicking material along an inner surface of said back panel.
 3. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said first-headphone pouch and said second-headphone pouch are effectively waterproof and are each configured to host a headphone.
 4. The construction suspender system of claim 3, wherein said headphones comprise in-ear headphones.
 5. The construction suspender system of claim 4, wherein said first-headphone pouch and said second-headphone pouch each comprise a spring-loaded coil configured to host a cable portion of each of said in-ear headphones.
 6. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said first-headphone pouch and said second-headphone pouch each comprise a resealable flap.
 7. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said phone holding pouch comprises an aperture, said aperture receives a user-accessible end of said charging cable configured to deliver power to said at least one electronic device.
 8. The construction suspender system of claim 7, wherein said charging cable is retractable.
 9. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said phone holding pouch comprises a pouch-flap including a fastener.
 10. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said suspender garment includes wireless connection capabilities.
 11. The construction suspender system of claim 10, wherein said in-ear headphones are in wireless communication with said at least one electronic device.
 12. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said solar panel power source is positioned on an exterior surface of said back panel.
 13. The construction suspender system of claim 12, wherein said solar panel power source comprises a flexible solar panel.
 14. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said first-fastener, second-fastener, first-rear-fastener, and second-rear-fastener each comprise a releasable fastener.
 15. The construction suspender system of claim 14, wherein said releasable fastener comprises a spring-loaded clip.
 16. The construction suspender system of claim 1, wherein said suspender garment further includes a chest strap.
 17. The construction suspender system of claim 16, wherein said chest strap is length adjustable.
 18. The construction suspender system of claim 9, wherein said fastener includes mating hook-and-loop fastener strips.
 19. The construction suspender system of claim 13, wherein said flexible solar panel comprises an effectively waterproof coating.
 20. A construction suspender system, said construction suspender system comprising: a suspender garment including, a body having, a first-length adjustable front strap having a first-fastener, a first-headphone pouch, a second-length adjustable front strap having a second-fastener, a second-headphone pouch, a back panel, and a solar panel power source in communication with a charging cable configured to deliver power to at least one electronic device, a first-rear strap having a first-rear-fastener, a second-rear strap having a second-rear-fastener, and a phone holding pouch for storage of said at least one electronic device, wherein said suspender garment comprises a cushioned, wicking material along an inner surface of said back panel; wherein said first-headphone pouch and said second-headphone pouch are effectively waterproof and are each configured to host a headphone; wherein said headphones comprise in-ear headphones; wherein said first-headphone pouch and said second-headphone pouch each comprise a spring-loaded coil configured to host a cable portion of each of said in-ear headphones; wherein said first-headphone pouch and said second-headphone pouch each comprise a resealable flap; wherein said phone holding pouch comprises an aperture, said aperture receives a user-accessible end of said charging cable configured to deliver power to said at least one electronic device; wherein said charging cable is retractable; wherein said phone holding pouch comprises a pouch-flap including a fastener; wherein said fastener includes mating hook-and-loop fastener strips; wherein said suspender garment includes wireless connection capabilities; wherein said in-ear headphones are in wireless communication with said at least one electronic device; wherein said solar panel power source is positioned on an exterior surface of said back panel; wherein said solar panel power source comprises a flexible solar panel; wherein said flexible solar panel comprises a waterproof coating; wherein said first-fastener, second-fastener, first-rear-fastener, and second-rear-fastener each comprise a releasable fastener; wherein said releasable fastener comprises a spring-loaded clip; wherein said suspender garment further includes a chest strap; and wherein said chest strap is length adjustable. 